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NOOSA Council will help create more social, public and affordable housing through planning changes, advocacy and partnerships with the State, not-for-profit and private sectors, but will not become a public housing provider.
This is the approach proposed in the draft Housing Strategy, available online now and open for feedback from July 10 for four weeks.
High buyer demand, conversion of homes into short-term accommodation businesses, and cost of living hikes, have all helped to create the housing availability and affordability crisis here and across the nation.
The draft recommends mandating and encouraging new unit developments to contain a portion of social/ public housing. Low, medium and high density residential zones are flagged as needing to be preserved predominantly for residents, not STA businesses.
Council-owned land near the cemetery on Lake MacDonald Drive is proposed to be investigated for social housing.
Investigations into tiny homes being sited on council-owned, community-owned or church-owned land or in relocatable home parks are recommended. Secondary dwellings are proposed to house second, unrelated households without the need for subdivision.
It’s recommended that social housing should not be situated away from services and public transport, nor pushed onto fire/floodprone land or industrial estates where the clash of expectations and uses would be to the detriment of residents and businesses. Studio living in industrial areas will be considered.
Council’s strategic planning staff advised the number of people that could be housed by the proposals in the strategy amounted to “hundreds, not thousands” and would not drastically increase Noosa’s modest population growth targets, nor overload the road network. The intention is to help improve housing opportunities for many already living here.
It’s expected confidential amendments will be drafted in July, then sent to the State for approval with public consultation to occur around October/November.
A PROPOSED social housing development for Cooroy has received a positive response from the community.
News of Cooroy business, Eco Cottages’ proposed 33 tiny homes for Carpenters Road to provide housing for single women over 50, victims of domestic violence and affordable worker accommodation has been supported by many in the community.
When the Cooroy Rag story (page 3, 15 June 2022) outlining the proposed development was shared on the Cooroy Community Noticeboard Facebook group, the article attracted almost 100 comments with a majority of those positive.
Here are some of the comments of what the community had to say:
Sherryl Gary Davis said, “Fantastic idea. There are so many people out there with no place to call home. But the charities that buy them need to be realistic with rent and Eco Cottages would have to sell to charities at a price that they can afford and not make a huge profit from them.”
Donna Maree said, “Great idea Greg. I hope the community gets behind you with their support. The current rental crisis on the Sunshine Coast is causing havoc for individuals and families alike. You get my thumbs up.”
Pamela Leitner - Irwin said, “They certainly need something like this. Too many people are homeless due to high rents.”
Nicole Wellington said, “Great idea. There’s so many people struggling and homeless at the moment. Anything we can do to help, I’m all for. Yes, from me!”
Wendy Schlink said, “I suggest some are also built for anybody who desperately needs accommodation.”
Maxwell Blackburn said, “Great idea. I put my hand up being one who is having nowhere to lay my head except with family where it is already overcrowded. I am very interested.”
Sharon Court said, “Would be a GREAT idea, if the rent stays under $150 a week, puts homeless in first, and has some units that can cater to families. It will also create work in the area and they will pay for themselves through the rent.”
Lorna Gardini said, “I think it’s a kind thought, but how is this idea going to benefit Cooroy?”
Rob Neely said, “The man should be applauded for his vision.”
Diane Carpenter said, “I think that is a wonderful idea. If there is anything we need, it is houses for the needy.”
Andrea Mani Risby-Jones said, “Great to see help for this needy demographic. Certainly!”
What do you think? Write us a letter at editorial@cooroyrag.com.au
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IN a world where democracies are fading, exercising our democratic right to vote has never been more critical.
This year, more autocratic than democratic states exist globally for the first time since 2004.
We are lucky to live in a free country where we have the right to choose our local representative, enjoy freedom of speech, and change government when we wish.
While some were disappointed with the result of the Federal Election, we must remember that this was democracy in action.
An election would mean nothing if the results were rigged or pre-determined. But in an environment where 18 Liberal seats were lost, I am truly humbled that Wide Bay elected me to serve them for a third term.
Despite windy, rainy weather on polling day, the people of Wide Bay exercised their democratic right to vote in good spirit.
THE Queensland State Budget was handed down last month by Treasurer, Cameron Dick MP. I’m thankful that we have received record-level funding across the Nicklin electorate, including $11.7 million for school infrastructure such as a new hall and refurbishing classrooms at Noosa District State High.
Earlier this year the Community Support and Services Committee, of which I’m a member, recommended that the Government increase the base level of funding to neighbourhood and community centres. I’m pleased to say the government has listened and delivered on the recommendation of increasing base funding Everyone I met, including the booth volunteers from all parties, the people coming out to vote, and the Australian Electoral Commission Staff, conducted themselves in a friendly, respectful and professional way.
It was a six-week-long election campaign, and we waited another four weeks for the Australian Electoral Commission to declare officially the Wide Bay Electorate on June 21.
Putting your hand up as a candidate takes a lot of courage, osts a lot of money and rightly invites a lot of scrutiny, and I acknowledge the nine other candidates who ran in Wide Bay at this election.
We wouldn't have achieved the strong LNP result in Wide Bay without our friends and volunteers.
Thank you to everyone involved - whether through helping my campaign or other candidates' campaigns - your genuine participation contributes to the health of the democratic process.
The new government is still in the process of establishing itself and its programs, and I wish them well.
I have always put Wide Bay first and foremost in everything I do, and will work with the Government to create new opportunities in Wide Bay and ensure our voice is heard in the Australian Parliament.
I am honoured, humbled and grateful for the support that I have received from many people and will continue to work with constituents, businesses, community, sporting and service groups to build a better Wide Bay.
Our nation faces many challenges, particularly on the international landscape, and the new Labor Government is already being tested.
Unlike Russia, China or the 70 other autocracies (many being developing nations), Australia must continue to protect our right to choose.
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